Pat Costello (actor)

This article is about the actor, producer and stunt double. For the Rower, see Pat Costello.
Pat Costello
Born
Anthony Sebastian Cristillo

(1902-12-10)December 10, 1902
Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedSeptember 13, 1990(1990-09-13) (aged 87)
Encino, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, stunt double
Years active1941–1966
SpouseMary Costello
FamilyLou Costello (brother)

Anthony Sebastian Cristillo (December 10, 1902 – September 13, 1990), professionally known as Pat Costello, was an American actor, producer, stunt double and brother of comedian Lou Costello. He is credited as the executive producer for the American television sitcom The Abbott and Costello Show.[1]

Early life

Costello was born in Paterson, New Jersey to Sebastiano Cristillo and Helen Rege. He served in the army during World War I and played the saxophone for bandleader Paul Whiteman as well as his own orchestra.[2]

Career

Costello started his career as an actor in the 1941 Abbott and Costello film Buck Privates. He also served as his brother's stunt double on the first ten Abbott and Costello films.

In 1959, after Lou Costello died of a heart attack,[3] Pat retired from show business.[4]

In 1966, Costello had a bit role in the Jerry Lewis film Three on a Couch.[citation needed]

Death

Costello died in September 1990 of heart failure at his home in Encino, California, at the age of 87.[5][6]

Filmography

Acting and stunt double work

Year Title Role Notes
1941 Buck Privates Recruit Who Slugs Herbie Actor & Stunt Double (uncredited)
1941 Bowery Blitzkrieg Trainer Actor
1941 In the Navy Stunt Double (uncredited)
1941 Hold That Ghost Stunt Double (uncredited)
1941 Sing Another Chorus Actor Actor (uncredited)
1941 Keep 'Em Flying Stunt Double (uncredited)
1941 Mob Town Bit Part Actor (uncredited)
1941 Spooks Run Wild Bus Driver Actor (uncredited)
1942 Jail House Blues Flute Player Actor & Stunt Double (uncredited)
1942 The Corpse Vanishes Attendant at Alice's Wedding Actor (uncredited)
1942 Ride 'Em Cowboy Stunt Double (uncredited)
1942 Rio Rita Stunt Double (uncredited)
1942 Let's Get Tough! Navy Recruiter Actor (uncredited)
1942 Who Done It? Stunt Double (uncredited)
1942 Bowery at Midnight Tramp Questioned by Richard Actor (uncredited)
1942 The Payoff Pat - Reporter Actor
1942 Madame Spy Taxicab Driver Actor (uncredited)
1943 It Ain't Hay Stunt Double (uncredited)
1944 Million Dollar Kid Spike Actor
1945 Here Come the Co-Eds Stunt Double (uncredited)
1945 The Naughty Nineties Stunt Double (uncredited)
1946 Little Giant Costumer Actor & Stunt Double (uncredited)
1946 The Brute Man Car 22 Patrolman Actor (uncredited)
1948 Mexican Hayride Tim Williams Actor
1959 The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock Stunt Double (uncredited)
1966 Three on a Couch Black Suit Man at Party Actor (uncredited)

Producing work

Year Title Notes
1952 Jack and the Beanstalk Executive Producer (Film)
1952-1954 The Abbott and Costello Show Executive Producer - 51 Episodes
1953 I'm the Law Executive Producer - 27 Episodes

References

  1. ^ "The News and Observer from Raleigh, North California - 5". The News and Observer. September 20, 1990. p. 5.
  2. ^ "Pat Costello, Writer, Producer and Brother of Lou Costello, Dead at 87". Associated Press. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  3. ^ "From the Archives: Lou Costello, Famed Comedian, Dies at 52". Los Angeles Times. 4 March 1959. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  4. ^ "Pat Costello, 87, Brother of Late Comedian, Dies". Los Angeles Times. 19 September 1990. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  5. ^ "DEATHS - The Washington Post". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  6. ^ "The Manhattan Mercury from Manhattan, Kansas - 19". The Manhattan Mercury. September 21, 1990. p. 9.